Samsung NX3000 vs Sony RX10

Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony RX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively similar but the NX3000 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The NX3000 was brought out 3 months later than the RX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX3000 grades versus the RX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony RX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX3000 vs the RX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and RX10 is 89 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and RX10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The NX3000 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult.